john@staustell wrote:Esky wrote:I've thought this inevitable since the Soccer AM fiasco but still not thrilled by it. Ned's been a favourite for years - I hope he comes back in twelve months to cement a starting spot ahead of Toure and the like.
Come on Esky, take off the academy-tinted specs. Ned never stepped forward that extra level from when he was about 19 and it's clear that he never will now. Nice lad, City boy, stead sub and all that, but never in a million years will he be selected ahead of Touré et al. Also actually cost us points at Anfield and at home to Scum, though you could charitably argue he wasn't match fit.
He's 24 this year. At what age exactly do you think he's going to come back and meet his destiny? 26? 28?
Time to move on.
Spot on.
